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Three Texans will be on Project Runway’s new season, one from Dallas

Contestants on Project Runway season 13 including Emmanuel Tobias on the top right.

A new season of Project Runway starts next month and three aspiring Texas designers will be among the contestants competing for the $100,000 among other prizes including a Lexus and a spread in Marie Claire magazine.

A twist this season will allow a contestant from last season to come back and compete again. The three contestants with a chance to come back are Ken Laurence, Alexander Pope and Amanda Valentine. Ken was one of the worst contestants I’ve ever seen on this show, and yes I’ve seen all seasons. The worst attitude ever displayed on the show. Personally, I’d prefer to not see him ever again on my TV. Alexander Pope was good and was on the receiving end of Ken’s tantrum. He wasn’t without fault but deserves the place more than Ken, especially because his designs were much better. Amanda… I really can’t remember her. That should tell you something. The contestant joining the newbies will be announced on the first episode.

Emmanuel Tobias is a designer from Dallas who will be competing this season. He is 29 and on the video below he talks about some of his designs. You can show Emmanuel your support on Twitter by using the hashtag #DesignerEmmanuel.

The other Texans in the competition this season are Samantha Plasencia from San Antonio and Emily Payne who is originally from Temple.

The judges this season include former winner Christian Siriano who is possibly the most successful winner from the show, entertainer Dita Von Teese, Julie Bowen from Modern Family and Mad Men’s Elisabeth Moss.

Looking forward to a new season of Project Runway!

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